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Bundt Coffee Cake Recipe

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Bundt Coffee Cake is a soft, buttery cake with a cinnamon sugar swirl and a sweet vanilla glaze, baked in a Bundt pan for a moist, bakery-style dessert perfect for breakfast or brunch.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 slices
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix (3.4 ounces)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a Bundt pan thoroughly.
  2. Mix cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, sour cream, oil, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and nuts in a small bowl.
  4. Pour half the batter into the pan, then add cinnamon swirl mixture.
  5. Top with remaining batter and smooth evenly.
  6. Bake 45–50 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool for 10–15 minutes, then invert onto a plate.
  8. Whisk glaze ingredients until smooth and drizzle over cake.
  9. Let glaze set before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Grease the Bundt pan well to prevent sticking in grooves.
  • Sour cream keeps the cake moist and tender.
  • Add nuts or chocolate chips for variation.
  • Let cake cool slightly before glazing for best results.
  • Store tightly wrapped to maintain moisture.

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